Strong winds, only very slight chance of rain today: Northeast Ohio weather forecast

Punch, hit or slap? What happened when police officer struck handcuffed Cleveland woman?
A debate raged this weekend after video surfaced of a police officer hitting a woman in the face after she was handcuffed.

Donald Trump during Youngstown speech calls for ‘extreme’ immigration measures to keep America safe
Donald Trump on Monday said as president he would revitalize a Cold War-era policy of seeking to block people who hold un-American views from entering the country through an ideological screening process.

Greene Acres Community Garden in Broadview Heights considers expansion, hosts open house
Greene Acres Community Garden in Broadview Heights is considering an expansion due to demand for plots. The garden will have an open house Aug. 20.

Prepare for heavy traffic this week for Tribe games, McCartney concerts
Indians and Browns games, as well as concerts by Paul McCartney will leave downtown packed this week.

Looking at the week ahead: Northeast Ohio weather forecast
This week you can expect on and off rain chances, with cooler than normal temperatures.

Kid Cudi will release two albums in 2016 and they’re both finished
Cudi took to Twitter to announce he’s completed two albums.

University Circle and Cleveland Foundation bring new live music series and festival to Uptown district
Uptown in Cleveland’s University Circle will be home to a new music series and festival beginning August 27.

Amanda Sopczak of Mentor wins 2016 Lake County YMCA Dream House (photos)
Amanda Sopczak of Mentor is the winner of the 2016 Lake County YMCA Dream House.

Netflix’s ‘The Punisher’ might arrive in 2017, but probably not
A new landing page on the Netflix app could mean “The Punisher” will debut sooner than we thought.

Ohio’s medical marijuana market could generate $400 million in sales
Ohio’s medical marijuana market could generate between $200 and $400 million in annual sales, according to estimates by trade publication Marijuana Business Daily.

Honey Hut, Dairy King, Pav’s, Fenik’s lead the way in Best Ice Cream contest voting (vote until Friday)
We’re halfway through the regional finals round in our Best Ice Cream contest, which means there’s just one week left to vote for your favorite ice cream shop in the West, East, South and Cleveland regions.

Donald Trump to discuss immigration, national security at Youngstown State University (live coverage)
Cleveland.com reporters Andrew Tobias and Henry J. Gomez are attending Trump’s speech, which is invitation only, and will begin at 2 p.m.

Gasoline prices edge up in Northeast Ohio but below-$2 gas still predicted
Gasoline prices are bobbing up and down today while oil prices are heading higher on speculation that OPEC may be able to orchestrate a production decline.

Libertarians can swap in Gary Johnson’s name on Ohio ballot, Jon Husted rules
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Monday gave the green light for Libertarians to swap in presidential nominee Gary Johnson’s name as an independent on the November ballot.

Witness reports shot fired at Lorain Taco Bell where man killed Sunday night (audio)
A witness who called 911 reported hearing a gunshot fired at a Lorain Taco Bell where a man was found dead in the drive-thru Sunday night.

Historian offers tour of ‘Massillon Millionaire’s Row’ (photos)
The Massillon Heritage Foundation will offer a tour of 18th and 19th century mansion’s in the city’s Fourth Street neighborhood Sunday.

Cleveland hip-hop artist among seven charged in gang sting
Seven Northeast Ohio men, including an aspiring rapper and a high school basketball standout, belong to a violent street gang that is tied to a string of gun violence in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, according to a newly unsealed indictment.

We are Devo: Devomania hits Cleveland, Akron (photos)
Devo, the beloved iconoclasts from Akron, are being honored with a number of events.

Traveling minister sentenced to 13 years for multimillion-dollar tax scam
A judge on Monday sentenced a traveling minister from Arkansas to 13 years, three months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to steal people’s identities and hundreds of thousands of dollars in ill-gotten tax refunds.

Truck driver charged in deadly multi-vehicle Ohio Turnpike crash
A truck driver who ran into nine cars on the Ohio Turnpike and killed a 14-year-old girl Sunday is facing criminal charges.

More on recall of curry powder and turmeric for elevated lead levels: See recalled product codes
A recall of curry powder and turmeric for elevated lead levels is affecting some big box stores and supermarkets. Lead consumption can damage the brain, especially in the young.

Cedar Point kicks off Cleveland Fan Appreciation Week today
Clevelanders are encouraged to wear their favorite Cleveland gear to Cedar Point today through Sunday, Aug. 21.

Journey Into Comics: Make way for the real Superman
A look at the return of the real Superman to comics and some short reviews of comics you should be reading.

Customize your cleveland.com app alerts and stay informed
Colin Toke, cleveland.com Have you downloaded the cleveland.com news app to stay updated on the latest breaking news and information in the Greater Cleveland area? Did you know you can now customize the alerts from the cleveland.com app (iOS iPhone, iPad)? Are you interested in…

Judge dismisses murder case of three East Cleveland men convicted 20 years ago
A judge dismissed murder charges against three East Cleveland men who spent two decades in prison before seeing their conviction overturned.

Silk Road Ensemble and Yo-Yo Ma spirit away the rain on vibrant night at Blossom (review)
Undeterred even by actively inclement weather, a large crowd gathered for what is always, and what proved again to be, a special occasion: a concert by Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, courtesy of the Cleveland Orchestra.

UFC 202: Cody Garbrandt says Dominick Cruz is ‘running scared’
As he prepares for a showdown with Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 202, Garbrandt says he’ll next be looking for a title shot against bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz.

Strong storms, heavy rainfall dominated the weekend: Who was hit the hardest?
Columbus and Cincinnati saw the greatest amount of rain this past weekend, totaling over an inch.

RTA service cuts strand, surprise riders
RTA riders are left to figure out new routes to get around Cleveland after RTA implements cuts to service.

Akron man charged with shooting woman in head, leaving her in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
n Akron man is charged in federal court with shooting a woman three times in the head and leaving her in Cuyahoga Valley National Park over the July 4 weekend.

Cuyahoga County Council awards $355,681 to local veterans aid programs
Last week the Cuyahoga County Council awarded funds that were not spent by the Veterans Service Commission to seven local programs that aid vets.

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump to speak in Northeast Ohio this week, while Trump campaign opens 15 offices in Ohio: Ohio Politics Roundup
Ohio proves to be a battleground state as the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates work to earn Buckeye votes. The Senate campaigns of Rob Portman and Ted Strickland are both working to get in touch with voters. Flags will fly at half-staff Monday to honor former Rep. Steve LaTourette. Read more in today’s Ohio Politics Roundup, brought to you by Robin Goist.

‘3,000 Fans Rush Stage, Force Beatles to Retreat:’ 50 years ago in Plain Dealer
A mob estimated at 3,000 swarmed the Beatles during their 1966 concert in Municipal Stadium. The band had to be led away for their safety while police corralled the fans.

Jennifer Lawrence tops list of celebrity birthdays for August 15, 2016
Actress Jennifer Lawrence turns 26 today.

Adele says she rejected Super Bowl; NFL and Pepsi say not so fast
The NFL and Pepsi say they have yet to make a “formal” offer to Adele or any artist for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Flogging Molly brings unique Celtic-punk style to Jacobs Pavilion
Flogging Molly played at Jacobs Pavilion in the flats on Sunday night.

Shorebirds make pit stop in NE Ohio during their marathon migratory journey: Aerial View (photos)
Shorebirds are almost always on the move, making pit stops in Northeast Ohio enroute to their Arctic nesting grounds, or while on return trips to their winter homes in South America during some of the longest migratory round trips in the bird kingdom.

15 highlights from August’s Cleveland Flea and Cleveland Bazaar (photos)
From retro collectibles to local food to designer toys, a look back on some of the most unique Cleveland Flea and Cleveland Bazaar vendors in August.

Beer calendar: Ohio Brewing’s Kolsch tap takeover, Rozi’s 5th pumpkin-beer tasting, more
Ohio Brewing’s Kolsch tap takeover, Rozi’s fifth annual pumpkin-beer tasting, and many other items top our weekly beer calendar.

Madden NFL 17: The 10 most overrated players
A look at the most outrageous ratings on Madden NFL 17, which hits stores on Aug. 23.

Rain chances continue today: Northeast Ohio weather forecast
Northeast Ohio is in for some more rain chances today, a 50 percent chance until 5 p.m.

Man killed during attempted robbery at Lorain Taco Bell drive-thru
A man was killed during an attempted robbery in the drive-thru at a Lorain fast-food restaurant Sunday night, police said.

Rio 2016: Bolt streaks to gold in Olympic 100m; Biles dominates vault
A roundup of all the action from the Olympics in Rio.